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Tennessee Titans News and Information
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The Tennessee Titans finished 2008 with the best record in the AFC yet fell short when it mattered most, losing at home to the Baltimore Ravens in the second round of the playoffs.
It was a devastating loss for a team that managed to beat the Ravens in Baltimore earlier in the year, albeit via a blown call from the referees.
The team made sure to lock up quarterback Kerry Collins for another two seasons, meaning Vince Young will continue to ride the pine unless something dramatic happens.
However, the team suffered a big offseason loss when they were unable to re-sign defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, who agreed to a more than $100 million deal with the Washington Redskins.
Haynesworth was a huge part of their defensive success, particularly with stuffing the run. He will be almost impossible to replace.
They also lost Chris Carr, a valuable kick returner and reserve cornerback, to the Baltimore Ravens.
The Titans will enjoy a rather easy schedule, however, as they will take on the AFC East and NFC West. Outside of Arizona and New England, the other teams are probably medicore at best.
The start of the season will feature a tough stretch with three of four on the road, including the season opener, a primetime game in Pittsburgh. The two games against Indianapolis will likely prove key in deciding the division champ.
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Tennessee Titans 2008 Article
The Tennessee Titans stunned everyone by making the playoffs in 2007, and the team is now looking to show it is more than just a one-hit wonder heading into 2008.
Maybe the most impressive aspect about the teams playoff berth was the fact quarterback Vince Young really didnt improve much from 2006 to 2007. The good news is that the team was able to make the playoffs despite his disappointing season. The bad news is that he is entering his third season in the NFL and needs to show some significant improvement this year.
Lucky for Young, the team went out and got him a little help on the offensive side of the ball in the offseason. Tennessee took advantage of Atlantas house cleaning by signing tight end Alge Crumpler. Crumpler will give Young a safety valve, and he should thrive in an offense that has always been good to tight ends.
The Titans also went out and selected running back Chris Johnson in the NFL Draft, which ended up being a controversial pick. While Johnson is a fine running back and should help LenDale White in the backfield, the Titans desperately need a talented wide receiver.
On the defensive side of the ball, the team gave defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth the franchise tag. Haynesworth clearly wasnt pleased that he wasnt given a long-term deal, but the Titans are wary that their defensive tackle wont be motivated if given such a contract.
It will be interesting to see how Haynesworth plays this year, as he will need to have another monster season if he wants to cash in at the end of it.
Also on defense, the Titans traded away cornerback Pacman Jones in return for a fourth round draft pick. While they have rid themselves of a chronic distraction, Jones is an impact player who really could have helped their defense in 2008. Only time will tell as to whether or not they made the right move.
The Titans won virtually on defense alone last season, and while the unit is still very good, they are likely to slip a little bit from last year.
While this team is slightly better on offense, they were pretty lucky to make the playoffs last year. Barring a strong showing from their young quarterback, the Titans look like they will be watching the playoffs from home this season.
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